Politico is reporting that the newest entrant into the Republican presidential race may be … Thad McCotter, the GOP congressman from Livonia.
Of course, given McCotter’s deadpan humor, it’s hard to tell if he’s serious or not.
In an interview with Politico, McCotter insisted that he’s seriously considering a White House bid and will decide within the next two weeks.
McCotter argued that the current crop of GOP candidates simply isn’t making the case about how to confront what he described as the existential threats facing the country. Here’s the part where Politico wades into unfamiliar territory as the congressman engages in some of his favorite rhetoric.
“I think the majority of the Republican electorate isn’t happy with the choices they’ve got and want to take a look at new people,” he said.
McCotter, in standard format, said the focus should be on four major issues: “The challenge of globalization, the war for freedom against terrorists, the rise of Communist China and whether moral relativism erodes a nation built on self-evident truth.”
Politico’s Jonathan Martin picks up the story from there:
“But what makes a little-known four-term House member who gave up his own leadership position think he can enter the campaign in June and be a viable contender for the nomination?
McCotter said the revolution in communication and media has made it easier for aspiring politicians who don’t have the sort of name identification or personal wealth that traditionally determined who could mount a national campaign.
“’It’s easier to get your message out today, and people will take a look at it — and if they like it, maybe they vote for you,’ he said.
Pressed further, the Michigander quipped: “’I’m from Detroit — we live to prove the doubters wrong.’”
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